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China Breaks Box Office Records

Tue, 02/20/2024 - 08:28 -- Nick Dager

The Chinese movie market this year shattered multiple previous records to become the highest-grossing Chinese New Year holiday in the history of domestic cinema. Statistics from the China Film Administration, the nation's top industry regulator, showed that during the holiday period from February 10-17, the country grossed 8.02 billion yuan ($1.12 billion) from 163 million tickets, representing an increase of 18.47 percent and 26.36 percent, respectively, compared with the same period last year.

Multiplex Cinema Limited in Hong Kong Selects GDC Technology

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 09:48 -- Nick Dager

Multiplex Cinema Limited, which says it is Hong Kong’s largest cinema circuit, has selected GDC Technology products for its newest cinema located in the recently opened Airside shopping mall. GDC’s SR-1000 integrated media block and the award-winning CA2.0 cinema automation were selected for MCL Airside after successful evaluating the products at Movie Town and MCL Cyberport.

Cinionic Announces its Plans for CineAsia 2023

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 15:10 -- Nick Dager

Cinionic today unveiled details about its 2023 Cinionic World exhibition at CineAsia, running December 4-7 at the Siam Mall Icon Cineconic Theatre in Bangkok, Thailand. Cinionic World invites attendees to feel the difference and features highlights from Cinionic's all-laser portfolio of cinema systems, including the award-winning Barco Series 4 family, interactive displays, and live laser demos.

Imax Moves to Takeover Imax China

Thu, 07/13/2023 - 12:01 -- Nick Dager

Imax Corporation has filed a proposal to acquire the outstanding 96.3 million shares in Imax China, a Hong Kong-listed subsidiary established by Imax Corporation to oversee its business in Greater China. The deal is worth roughly $124 million. The offer represents an approximate 49 percent premium to the 30-trading day average closing price. Upon approval of the offer, Imax Corporation will own 100 percent of Imax China.

Unilumin LED Cinema Screen Receives DCI Certification with GDC’s SRC-7500 IMB

Wed, 07/05/2023 - 14:23 -- Nick Dager

The Unilumin Group, based in Shenzhen, China announced today that the company’s third LED direct view cinema screen, measuring 14 meters with 4K resolution, has passed the Compliance Test Plan and received Digital Cinema Initiative compliance with GDC Technology’s SRC-7500 Integrated Media Block.

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